How will Thursday’s key events impact global markets? This article examines the ECB’s rate decision, U.S. inflation and labor market data, and the EIA natural gas inventory report. We also delve into corporate earnings from Broadcom, Costco, and RH, offering insights into the technology and retail sectors. Explore how these developments could shape financial markets in Europe, the U.S., and beyond, with actionable insights for investors. Thursday, December 12, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports...

... sell-offs at reached highs — Bitcoin's surge to ~$114,000 made this mark a psychological level where some large holders ("whales") exited their positions. An additional external factor was macroeconomic news: reports of new trade tariffs in the US increased global aversion to risk assets, which temporarily impacted cryptocurrencies as well. Nevertheless, by the weekend, the market stabilized. Daily volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum noticeably decreased, and quotes moved within narrow ranges....

... generating waves of expectation in the stock market. In this article, we will closely examine how the reports from Meta and Microsoft may influence the broader economic context, including the dynamics of U.S. GDP and decisions from the Federal Reserve. Join us for analysis and forecasts for the near future. Key Economic Events and Company Reports: An Investor Overview for July 30, 2025 Wednesday, July 30, 2025, promises to be a busy day for the investment community. Investors from the CIS countries will ...

... delays of several years. Energy Crisis: The Price of Stability High electricity prices exacerbated by the energy crisis continue to put pressure on European industry. According to analysts, energy costs in the EU are significantly higher than in the US and China, making production in Europe less competitive. Statistics: The cost of electricity for industrial consumers in the EU has risen by 30% over the past two years. Consequences for Business and the Economy The declining competitiveness is already ...

... investors. This will particularly affect the innovation sector, industry, agro-industrial complex, and infrastructure projects, where capital expenditures are exceptionally high. Opinion of Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of Open Oil Market "For us, as well as for many companies, the cost of capital plays a crucial role in strategic planning and implementing long-term projects. In the context of a high key interest rate, business prospects become significantly more complicated. We see that any ...